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If you are just starting out in the wonderful sport of golf, here at Elba Hotels we’ll share a few tips and tricks as well as the top spots for playing.

Golf is a sport that requires moderate physical activity and some technique, and can be practised both individually and in pairs or groups. These characteristics make it appealing to both young and old and, therefore, more and more people are wondering how they can learn to play golf, the fourth most popular sport in the country.

Data tells us that the number of licenses has doubled over the last twenty years. This is largely due to the country's climatic conditions, with mild temperatures that make it easy to take care of the over 400 Spanish golf courses. More than one million tourists visit Spain every year just to play golf.

How to learn to play golf

Golf is a sport that you can always play, as it does not require extraordinary physical shape. The first step is to not be in a hurry to learn; there is plenty of time to perfect your stroke. The ball is still, but that doesn't stop golf from being a very precise sport.

Now you have another excuse to visit the province of Almeria, as, besides its beautiful landscapes, it has been named the 2019 Capital of Gastronomy.

Almeria has been chosen as the 2019 Spanish Capital of Gastronomy, a perfect opportunity to introduce its enormous and varied offer known as "the garden that supplies all of Europe". Tapas, seafood and the overall quality offered by bars, restaurants and hotels in Almeria were just some of the factors leading to Leon passing the torch to Almeria in this annual event.

2019 Gastronomic Calendar

The Spanish Capital of Gastronomy (CEG) is an annual event that was created seven years ago by the Spanish Federation of Tourism Journalists and Writers (FEPET) with the collaboration of the Spanish Federation of the Hotel Industry (currently the Spanish Hotel Industry).

If you’re thinking about a romantic getaway, here are three unforgettable ideas. Enjoy the month of love.

The month of February reminds us that love is something to celebrate. That is why at Elba Hotels we’re giving you some ideas to help you choose the destination and experience using our Valentine’s hotel offers. It’s easy to run out of ideas!

At Elba Hotels we have fantastic entertainment teams; find out why they are so important to us

The entertainment teams are in charge of welcoming guests, but also of livening up our evenings with leisure and free-time activities for adults and children alike. Their role consists in making everything much easier for you during your holidays and today, on the Elba Hotels blog, we want to thank them and familiarise you with one of the most important professional tasks in our hotels.

The soul of our hotels

“Entertainment is the soul of the hotel; it is how people get to know each other," says Atilio Bachinello, general manager of entertainment at Elba Hotels. He is in charge of coordinating the different activities that take place at the chain’s 15 hotels. The activities vary depending on the time of year and also the number of entertainers; it is important to understand that the entertainment is not only intended for children.

If you are looking for an unforgettable experience in one of the most exotic places in the country you can’t miss the recommended activities in this post.

Sometimes true paradise is just around the corner. Lanzarote is one of the most popular destinations in the country thanks to its climate, but also to the enormous variety of activities that await you. Which of our four recommendations will you choose for your next Lanzarote getaway?

Propuesta 1: White sands and crystal-clear waters

The Lanzarote summer is eternal, with temperatures between 18 and 24 degrees. Discover Playa Papagayo beach, a paradise of fine white sand on the south of the island, and don’t miss the opportunity to visit the “unknown island”, the only inhabited island of the Chinijo archipelago and one of the few spots in Europe still without paved roads.